The advantages of having a materials list during your construction
A material list is now available for every plan offered in the Drummond House Plan collection and can be ordered directly on the website! You can obtain your material list by adding it directly in…
Self-service advertising center by Drummond House Plans
Is your business related to residential construction, products & services? We have a proposal via our advertising platform for you which will allow you to promote your business to our web…
Top 10 best excuses of house plan copyright infringement!
The majority of the people I know are very much aware that Drummond House Plans makes a point of protecting its copyrights. We have spoken extensively on the subject over the years and have acted…
Decorating the playroom
Inspired by an original article by Jenn Larocque If you are short on storage space for all of your children's games and toys this article will help inspire you with ideas for decorating the playroom.…
10 Contractor Scam Warning Signs
Our thoughts and empathy goes out to those affected by the recent eastern seaboard hurricane. In the wake of Super Storm Sandy, many homeowners are left wondering what to do. In addition to the…
Are You Ready For Disasters? Prepare Yourself!
You can’t turn on any form of media lately without hearing about natural disasters. Whether it is the 7.7 quake on Haida Gwaii or Hurricane Sandy, we are humbled that there is precious little that…
Bad weather can help you assess your home
Whether it's after a rough winter or following other severe weather - bad weather can help you assess your home so look on the bright side because it gives you the chance to take advantage of…
BCIN bulletin
If you are not an Ontario, Canada resident, the B.C.I.N. or Building Code Identification Number will have no impact on your plan order but it means extra charges for all plans shipped to an Ontario…
Increase Your Home’s Value With Hardwood Floors
A survey by the National Wood Flooring Association asked real estate agents about the impact of hardwood floors on homebuyers. Of the realtors interviewed, 82 percent said that homes with hardwood…
Contractor Red Flags: How to Spot (and Avoid) Trouble
Image Source: HGTV Hiring a contractor is one of the most difficult and nerve-wracking things a homeowner ever has to do. Seeking out the right person to do a great job for a fair price can feel…
Selling a Home in the Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times of the year to get your house on the real estate market. There is more time for buyers to browse. Children are busy back in school, and there’s still enough sunlight…
What House Upgrades Will Increase its Value
Two types of renovations exist: the kind you do purely for your own family's comfort and satisfaction, and the kind you do because you want to increase the value of your property. Your home is a…
Energy Efficiency Series: Going Green Inside and Out
Two Builders Discuss the Future of Eco-Friendly Construction We have, in part, the energy crisis of the 1970s to thank for many of the green building practices currently in our collective toolboxes.…
The Perfect Storm: Investing in U.S. Real Estate
They call it the perfect storm. It’s that catchy term used for just about anything these days as long as it defines the union of separate factors or events into a powerful outcome, action or…
